Project Assistant Jobs in Victoria, BC (NOW HIRING)

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The Opportunity

Explore Limitless Possibilities - Help protect and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Vancouver Island while contributing to meaningful projects that balance development, environmental stewardship, and Indigenous interests. As a Project Coordinator with our Heritage and Archaeology team, you will play a key role in supporting archaeological assessments, heritage investigations, regulatory compliance, and project delivery across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, energy, transportation, natural resource, and community development projects. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with archaeologists, Indigenous Nations, multidisciplinary professionals, clients, and regulators while building your career in heritage resource management.

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Your Impact

• Coordinate archaeological and heritage projects from initiation through completion, supporting successful project delivery across Vancouver Island and British Columbia.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, and resource coordination to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Support senior archaeologists and project managers in preparing technical reports, permit applications, proposals, and regulatory submissions.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, clients, Indigenous Nations, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and commitments to help maintain high-quality project execution and client service.
• Contribute to field programs by organizing logistics, coordinating resources, and supporting archaeological assessments and heritage investigations.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and data management systems that support compliance and defensible project outcomes.
• Foster strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams while identifying opportunities to improve project performance, collaboration, and service delivery.

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The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma or degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Heritage Studies, Environmental Science, Geography, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting environmental, archaeological, cultural heritage, consulting, engineering, or resource management projects.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating project documentation, budgets, invoices, reports, or administrative project controls.
• Knowledge of British Columbia archaeological and heritage resource management processes is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical specialists, Indigenous Nations, clients, and regulators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project tracking tools.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to support occasional field activities and travel throughout Vancouver Island and British Columbia.

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• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $60,100 - $79,600
MB & ON: $54,800 - $75,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $54,200 - $72,000 

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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Ready to Help Protect Our Shared Heritage?

Join a team that is helping preserve the stories, places, and cultural landscapes that connect communities to their past while supporting sustainable development for the future. Bring your project coordination expertise, curiosity, and commitment to meaningful work, and help shape projects that leave a lasting positive impact across Vancouver Island and beyond. Apply today and discover how far your potential can take you at WSP.

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Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
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